4 hour decant and this big boy was still closed down. What little it revealed hinted at the monster wine this will become. Still very primary extracted black fruit, pencil shavings, camphor, mammoth tannins with fresh acid. Desperately needs time to open up. — 11 years ago
Need to find some more of this! — 10 years ago
Excellent recommended step up in intensity from the Judge -> Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Pinot Noir -> this monster palette wrecker from Marea's sommelier. Closed The joint down with this bad boy — 11 years ago
Still a young monster! Decanted for 3 hours, and still could have handled more. Nice fruit wrapped in spice and leather. Big tannins, but perfect with a steak. Great acidity. — 13 years ago
Brooding monster the 2010, a first for me from Lokoya. Needed 2 hours to really express itself in my glass. Bold and rich with big fleshy tannins. Must try more! Thanks Larry. Chophouse group Monday — 11 years ago
Also magnum- the better of the two, more balanced - not quite showing the heat as much- smoother softer finish. Nice layers to this one..riper cab, but not too ripe. 9.1+? — 11 years ago
Just a monster of a wine — 12 years ago
Phil Resor
Good Shiraz for price — 10 years ago